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APD Officers Too Big For Cars

APD currently has one Ford Explorer but could soon be getting more to allow officers to fit more comfortably.

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Updated: 11:10 PM MDT May 1, 2016

APD Officers Too Big For Cars

APD currently has one Ford Explorer but could soon be getting more to allow officers to fit more comfortably.

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Updated: 11:10 PM MDT May 1, 2016

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WEBVTT EXPLORER. THIS IS THE FIRST AND SO FAR ONLY FORD EXPLORER IN THE APD FLEET. THE OFFICER WHO DROVE IT OFF THE LOT TODAY TOLD ME THERE'S DEFINITELY MORE LEGROOM THAN THE SMALLER SEDANS MOST COPS DRIVE. YOU COULD SEE MORE OF THEM AROUND TOWN. ACCORDING TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE JOURNAL, AND CHIEF GORDEN EDEN -- JOURNAL, CHIEF GORDEN EDEN SAYS A LOT OF HIS OFFICERS ARE TOO BIG TO FIT IN THE TRADITIONAL CRUISERS. SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT'S FINE WITH THEM ESPECIALLY IF IT HELPS OFFICERS SEE BETTER BEHIND THE WHEEL. AND THEY THINK IT COULD SAVE THE PRECIOUS TIME IN AN EMERGENCY TOO. >> I WOULD THINK THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THEM EASIER , BECAUSE THEY'RE HIGHER UP OFF THE GROUND SO THEY CAN KIND OF JUST JUMP RIGHT OUT OF THEM RATHER THAN HAVING TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT. ROBERT: BUT OTHERS HAVE CONCERNS ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE COST. >> IT SEEMS LIKE IT MIGHT COST MORE. IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S GOING TO ADD -- BE INCREASED BURDEN ON THE TAXPAYER. ROBERT: APD SAYS IT'S ACTUALLY THE OPPOSITE AND SAYS THE EXPLORERS ARE CHEAPER THAN THE DODGE CHARGERS ADDED TO THE FLEET OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. >> THEN THAT'S GREAT AND MAYBE WE COULD PUT MONEY BACK INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. ROBERT: THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN PLANNING TO BUY NEW VEHICLES ANYWAY SO THE CHIEF SAYS HE WANTS TO MAKE HIS OFFICERS COMFORTABLE WHILE ALSO SAVING YOU SOME CASH. AND AS THE DAUGHTER OF A FORMER FORD EMPLOYEE SHELLY LEIPHART'S DEFINITELY IN FAVOR OF THE IN SWITCH. >> I SUPPORT THE FORD EXPLORERS

APD Officers Too Big For Cars

APD currently has one Ford Explorer but could soon be getting more to allow officers to fit more comfortably.